Do you ever just have "one of those weekends"?
ShannonKirton
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I know that I'm not the only person here who has a treat/cheat/slip or whatever you want to call it, but please also assure me I'm not the only one who has them for an entire weekend! lol!
Friday night my hubby took me out on date night. Dinner was entirely paleo and I was proud of myself but then dessert was from the Haagen Dazs shop. Need I say more?
Saturday was a paleo day up until dessert (again) that night. Hubby's parents came for dinner and he did up some ribs which, with the exception of the BBQ sauce which was store bought, was very paleo. His mother brought some squash to go with the ribs and he made some potatoes which I did not have. I did however make a paleo lemon tart, but needless to say my carbs skyrocketed! The honey in the tart was enough to kill about 3/4 of my day's worth of carbs, but I was able to control myself and have a small piece.
Sunday also went relatively well during the day. I knew that we would be a bit naughty that night (AGAIN!!!) but I was ready for it and had it all planned out. We have a little tradition where hubby and I take our little 4 year old girl to the airport to get used to the surroundings as we are all having a family vacation soon, so it gets her excited as well. We usually end the trip to the airport with some ice cream. We arrived a little later than normal and ended up having dinner there too which I did not bargain for. And even though I had fried chicken for dinner (breast meat only thankfully), I did not eat the chips or the dinner roll that came with the meal and I had water to drink. I was attempting to make the best out of a bad situation.
Today is back to business and hard core paleo. No excuses and no slip ups!! I feel terrible for having spoiled myself so often in 3 days, but I read on FB the other day on a paleo post, that it's just another day and another meal. Don't dwell on it, but move on instead and make the next decision the best one you've ever made!
Great advice really, but I just need to know that I'm not alone! lol
Friday night my hubby took me out on date night. Dinner was entirely paleo and I was proud of myself but then dessert was from the Haagen Dazs shop. Need I say more?
Saturday was a paleo day up until dessert (again) that night. Hubby's parents came for dinner and he did up some ribs which, with the exception of the BBQ sauce which was store bought, was very paleo. His mother brought some squash to go with the ribs and he made some potatoes which I did not have. I did however make a paleo lemon tart, but needless to say my carbs skyrocketed! The honey in the tart was enough to kill about 3/4 of my day's worth of carbs, but I was able to control myself and have a small piece.
Sunday also went relatively well during the day. I knew that we would be a bit naughty that night (AGAIN!!!) but I was ready for it and had it all planned out. We have a little tradition where hubby and I take our little 4 year old girl to the airport to get used to the surroundings as we are all having a family vacation soon, so it gets her excited as well. We usually end the trip to the airport with some ice cream. We arrived a little later than normal and ended up having dinner there too which I did not bargain for. And even though I had fried chicken for dinner (breast meat only thankfully), I did not eat the chips or the dinner roll that came with the meal and I had water to drink. I was attempting to make the best out of a bad situation.
Today is back to business and hard core paleo. No excuses and no slip ups!! I feel terrible for having spoiled myself so often in 3 days, but I read on FB the other day on a paleo post, that it's just another day and another meal. Don't dwell on it, but move on instead and make the next decision the best one you've ever made!
Great advice really, but I just need to know that I'm not alone! lol
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I'm usually really strict, but this weekend kinda got away from me. We went to a fair yesterday and I was good and had the turkey leg...and then I had an ice cream. Ouch, but still not as bad as the fried dough. But then we went to my in-laws' and had (very non paleo cake for my FIL's birthday. Of course, at this point, I'm feeling completely disgusted with myself so we went to Panera for dinner and I had a panini. What the hell was I thinking? I have such an all-or-nothing personality that, because of all the non paleo crap I'd already eaten, I just kept going. Yikes--I understand where you're coming from.0
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Maybe it was a universally bad weekend for all who are paleo and primal! A few others friends have stated they had bad weekends too. Crazy!!
I think that once we can see our faults and where we stumbled, and that we are willing to fix it, that's the most important part. We can't let this get the best of us and we must continue down our regular path.
Like you, I too and very strict with myself and normally when I go out I have no issues saying "no thanks" but this weekend it was harder than ever!0 -
And just like you Primal, I too am an "all or nothing" kind of girl. Maybe that was the problem! lol0
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That is me every g-d weekend this summer (except add a lot of booze). I'm getting back on track though. I need to (I've gained 20lbs since the end of May).
We just bought ourselves "Make It Paleo" yesterday (200+ recipes), so that's boosted our motivation and we're excited to try the new recipes. I've also started going back to the gym which helps keep me motivated to eat well too.
My problem is with 'moderation'; if I allow myself to cheat a little bit, it just gets out of control.0 -
It usually takes about 2-3 days to get the carb cravings out of my system. So it would be normal if you indulge on a Friday night to crave sugars/carbs the next couple of days. Stay focused, drink tons of water and just keep going.
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I don't do just weekends - I do cheat weeks. Just wait for the week after the 21st (perhaps starting the night of the 21st, actually) of this month, to read my food log. It's going to be down-right embarrassing. It'll also be a delicious, though. I may not live through it, in fact. Death by almond butter! Haha!I'm usually really strict, but this weekend kinda got away from me. We went to a fair yesterday and I was good and had the turkey leg...and then I had an ice cream. Ouch, but still not as bad as the fried dough. But then we went to my in-laws' and had (very non paleo cake for my FIL's birthday. Of course, at this point, I'm feeling completely disgusted with myself so we went to Panera for dinner and I had a panini. What the hell was I thinking? I have such an all-or-nothing personality that, because of all the non paleo crap I'd already eaten, I just kept going. Yikes--I understand where you're coming from.
Oh! You should have ordered off Panera's "hidden menu". I've never been to a Panera Bread in my life but I've heard good things. That "Power Breakfast Egg Bowl with Steak" looks excellent.
http://mypanera.panerabread.com/articlestips/article/access-into-paneras-hidden-menu/0 -
Oh! You should have ordered off Panera's "hidden menu". I've never been to a Panera Bread in my life but I've heard good things. That "Power Breakfast Egg Bowl with Steak" looks excellent.
http://mypanera.panerabread.com/articlestips/article/access-into-paneras-hidden-menu/
Wow, wish I'd known about that!!!0 -
It's nice to know we are all still human! lol. I know that when I had my dessert on Friday night that it would likely put me in trouble the next day or so, which as predicted it did. But the week is here again and I plan my food accordingly so I don't put myself in trouble.
On Sunday I said to my hubby, "you know, it's days like today when I remember exactly why I stay away from refined sugars!". It really is a fast spinning horror circus carousel ride! I managed to get off though and I'm back to my hardcore self!0 -
Yep.:drinker:
Saturday Night I had a Black and Blue Burger (with bun) and cake.
Yesterday I had ice cream and a grilled cheese and some random junk.
And today, rightly deserved...I feel like total butt. :ohwell:0 -
Once I step off, I tend to struggle, especially as it relates to beer. Reset, then move forward. We can't change the past.0
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Honestly, I had to make a pact with myself and I also asked the hubby to help me. No more cheating for the next 4 weeks!!!
On Oct 6th I will be departing the shores of Barbados and heading to West Palm for some much needed vacation with the family. I KNOW that while I'm up there (and Orlando) that I will be bad but I'm trying my best to limit my slips by planning for them and holding myself accountable. For example: I must have Denny's French toast. I don't know why, but I must. I also must visit an ice cream place of some sort, and I also want to go to waffle house. Other than those 3 places, I have no desire (at least right now) to have anything else in particular that will affect my waistline (or bowels) negatively.
Thankfully we have both agreed that we do not have the money (nor the desire) to eat out every day and we will do plenty of home cooking and keep things waistline and budget friendly. My only saving grace is that I'll be walking around quite a bit, but I do also plan to use the places we are staying as both have gyms and the compound is large enough to get in a nice brisk walk/jog before breakfast and even after dinner. I also want to keep up my lifting
I must be good, I must be good, I MUST be GOOD!!!0 -
That is me every g-d weekend this summer (except add a lot of booze). I'm getting back on track though. I need to (I've gained 20lbs since the end of May).
We just bought ourselves "Make It Paleo" yesterday (200+ recipes), so that's boosted our motivation and we're excited to try the new recipes. I've also started going back to the gym which helps keep me motivated to eat well too.
My problem is with 'moderation'; if I allow myself to cheat a little bit, it just gets out of control.
this is me too... I gained a good 8- 10 pounds .....I find the summer, way harder to stay in check, with all the BBQ's and parties....seems like winter I have no problem staying on board, but yes this summer I had a few weekends that were disastrous, so I have cut out nuts and seeds, and my alcohol consumption , that should get me back on track.0 -
That is me every g-d weekend this summer (except add a lot of booze). I'm getting back on track though. I need to (I've gained 20lbs since the end of May).
We just bought ourselves "Make It Paleo" yesterday (200+ recipes), so that's boosted our motivation and we're excited to try the new recipes. I've also started going back to the gym which helps keep me motivated to eat well too.
My problem is with 'moderation'; if I allow myself to cheat a little bit, it just gets out of control.
this is me too... I gained a good 8- 10 pounds .....I find the summer, way harder to stay in check, with all the BBQ's and parties....seems like winter I have no problem staying on board, but yes this summer I had a few weekends that were disastrous, so I have cut out nuts and seeds, and my alcohol consumption , that should get me back on track.
Me too! Every summer I struggle to keep my weight off and its totally related to social eating and wine/beer drinking! Usually I can hold the weight gain to a couple of pounds, but I've gained 7 since June!!! I am embracing fall and am determined to get those pounds back off!0 -
I had a similar weekend. I struggle when I am away from home visiting my parents and emptying their ice cream stash. Sunday on my way home I was grumpy and moody and wanted candy. I couldn't focus enough to read an article in Paleo Magazine. I held out for frozen coconut oil/coconut butter treats I keep in my freezer. No sugar and full of fat. After a couple of those and more water I was feeling better.0
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I must admit that food is more my enemy than drinks, but ice cream is the worst for me! Wish it was something I could just get rid of, but I've managed to keep it under check most of the time. I definitely don't keep it in the house, otherwise I would not have made it this far, but when we go out it takes everything I have to say no.0
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I must admit that food is more my enemy than drinks, but ice cream is the worst for me! Wish it was something I could just get rid of, but I've managed to keep it under check most of the time. I definitely don't keep it in the house, otherwise I would not have made it this far, but when we go out it takes everything I have to say no.
I'm not a huge fan of ice cream....chocolate is my vice However, I'm a few weeks into Primal and have been scouring recipe books in order to keep things interesting. While doing so, I have seen several Paleo ice cream recipes in lots of different flavours. Maybe one of these are decent? lol 0 -
Only problem with all these "great paleo or primal desserts" is that they're just glorified versions of the junk we already promised ourselves to stay away from. I also learnt the hard way the other night that they can be loaded with carbs!
My in-laws came over for dinner and I wanted to make a paleo dessert that I could eat but they would also enjoy. I settled on lemon tart because I had all the ingredients and it seemed simple enough. It was very easy to make and tasted so much better than I thought, but when I logged it, 32g of carbs! Never again!!! It's a good thing I'm not a fan of cooking because the food surely would not fit into my low carb ways.
That lovely paleo ice cream better stay put cause if I make a batch I might eat it all in one go!0 -
I lost 10-15 lbs earlier this year and unfortunately gained most back because my "let loose and live a little on the weekends" idea just took away from my intentions and made the lines blurry. Summer is filled with temptations! So many social outings centered on food/drinks and so much to do that it takes away from gym time.
I'm about to get strict again and am looking forward to making progress. I think it's easy to let yourself fall off the wagon after just one non-paleo meal but if you choose not to *let* yourself see it that way, you can just be okay with one indulgence and back to normal.
I read this new post today and I found it really helpful with the all or nothing attitude:
http://paleodietlifestyle.com/fake-till-make/0 -
Getting back to normal these days for me is not as hard as it once was. During the week it is easy to behave and stay on track. Weekends are more difficult but once I can get my week going nicely it shouldn't be too hard during the weekends
I am so determined to never go back "there" that I will do most anything to stay where I am now. My guilt somedays is damn near my best friend!! And logging no matter what (whether I need to or not) helps me to hold myself accountable.0 -
I had an off track weekend too, although now that I'm thinking about it, I realize it wasn't that bad. I ate a mushroom quesadilla from a Mexican place and had some pizza (I was at my parents cleaning and they wanted to feed us, it was thin crust at least?).0
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Oh, I want the recipe!I had a similar weekend. I struggle when I am away from home visiting my parents and emptying their ice cream stash. Sunday on my way home I was grumpy and moody and wanted candy. I couldn't focus enough to read an article in Paleo Magazine. I held out for frozen coconut oil/coconut butter treats I keep in my freezer. No sugar and full of fat. After a couple of those and more water I was feeling better.0 -
I had an off track weekend too, although now that I'm thinking about it, I realize it wasn't that bad. I ate a mushroom quesadilla from a Mexican place and had some pizza (I was at my parents cleaning and they wanted to feed us, it was thin crust at least?).
I find that after 3+ months of primal, when I do go"off" it means my carbs go from ~50 to 100 or a little more. I feel as if I've really blown it, and stop myself, but then when I log it, there's not as much damage as I thought. That's a very different story from my previous capacity for carbs. It's encouraging. I don't think I've gone over 150 carbs in any binge day since May, and I know enough to be extra diligent the following day or two because I know to expect carb cravings and somehow that makes it easier to resist.0 -
I find that after 3+ months of primal, when I do go"off" it means my carbs go from ~50 to 100 or a little more. I feel as if I've really blown it, and stop myself, but then when I log it, there's not as much damage as I thought. That's a very different story from my previous capacity for carbs. It's encouraging. I don't think I've gone over 150 carbs in any binge day since May, and I know enough to be extra diligent the following day or two because I know to expect carb cravings and somehow that makes it easier to resist.
This is similar for me too. My carbs go up but never over 150 unless it's intentional (if I'm carb feeding). My worries are usually the sugars because i know the extended cravings and the crash can be insane! I am also under 50g a day but it still makes my brain panic when I see the number go over 50 but in reality, it never really is that bad. I just worry that too many times I'm taking myself out of ketosis.0 -
I had a really bad weekend at the end of August. Think everything possible and I probably consumed it. Since then I've really struggled to get back into full primal/paleo! I seem to slip up a little bit every day. Help myself to a cookie or two, get a sandwich for lunch, etc. I think I've lost motivation because I'm at my old plateau weight. I've never really been below 68kg so its easy to stop here and go 'ah this is good enough'0
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I had a really bad weekend at the end of August. Think everything possible and I probably consumed it. Since then I've really struggled to get back into full primal/paleo! I seem to slip up a little bit every day. Help myself to a cookie or two, get a sandwich for lunch, etc. I think I've lost motivation because I'm at my old plateau weight. I've never really been below 68kg so its easy to stop here and go 'ah this is good enough'
Maybe you could try going keto for a little while to kick start things again. Just a thought.0
